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Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston
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1900
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Africa, Sub-Saharan, Africa, Central, Congo (Democratic Republic)
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Masks, Luba, Luba (African people)--Rites and ceremonies, Luba (African people)--Politics and government
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Date:
1900 and 1999
Description:
Wooden ceremonial mask made for the Bwadi ya Kifwebe association, a group that polices social behavior and neutralizes disruptive elements within the Luba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The masks are worn in a variety of ceremonies.